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Downhill Racer

How fast must a man go to get from where he's at?

An ambitious young skier, determined to break all existing records, is contemptuous of the teamwork advocated by the US coach when they go to Europe for the Olympics.

19691h 41mPGDrama

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About Downhill Racer

Directors
Michael Ritchie
Cast
Robert Redford, Gene Hackman, Camilla Sparv, Karl Michael Vogler, Jim McMullan, Kathleen Crowley
Genres
Drama
Content rating
PG
Original language
English
Production countries
United States of America
Status
Released

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